Max My Love (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1986, Max My Love is a comedy film directed by Nagisa Ōshima, running about 97 minutes. “A love triangle of primate proportion” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The wife of a British diplomat in Paris takes a chimpanzee as her lover.
Who’s in it. Max My Love stars Anthony Higgins as Peter, Charlotte Rampling as Margaret, Anne-Marie Besse as Suzanne and Victoria Abril as Maria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Max My Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Max My Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Max My Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Max My Love (1986)?
- In US, Max My Love is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Max My Love worth watching?
- Max My Love holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Max My Love?
- Max My Love stars Anthony Higgins, Charlotte Rampling, Anne-Marie Besse, Victoria Abril and Pierre Étaix.
- When was Max My Love released?
- Max My Love was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.